NATHAN Wood is seriously contemplating bringing his 17-year career to an end when he leaves Warrington Wolves at the end of the season. The 33-year-old scrum half was recently informed that his contract would not be renewed to make way for new signing
There is "a unique opportunity" to join with the Hymn Society of Great Britain and Ireland, to sing hymns old and new, when they visit Chester Cathedral on Wednesday, July 27 8pm. They will be joined by the Liverpool Oriel Singers and there will be a
THIS is probably one for the girls to be honest, preferably before heading out on a Saturday evening having consumed a few drinks. If you like your cheesy music and you like to dance, then buy this CD, it will be the best thing you have ever purchased
HAVING been barely a teenager when I first clapped ears on Self Esteem, it became one of the first songs to soundtrack a rebellion into angsty-rock, albeit a polite one that didn't involve tattoos or spitting at each other. I suppose, lyrically, it is
WELL if you are a fan of her previous offerings, then expect something different, extremely different. Charlotte Church has grown up and shown she is not just a singing star in the opera world. Tissues And Issues is the eagerly anticipated new album from
A defining moment of the 80s, the greatest concert in history or a chance for some fading pop stars to sell some albums? Whatever you think about Live Aid it was a pretty momentous event. Before you think about buying this though, don't go thinking it
WITH fond memories of pothole expeditions and caving from my youth, British horror film The Descent was very appealing. A couple of hours later and I may not be venturing down into the dark anytime soon. The Descent focuses on an all-female caving expedition
WINNERS for the draw held July 8 (major prizes first): 32882 (£2,000) 27586 (£125) 47266 (£75) 59111 (£50) 00077 (£25) 90136. Winners (£5) 67751, 29592, 39666, 54859, 30373, 15573, 20573, 36657, 83395, 29346, 58331, 27464,06590, 01682, 46073, 42272, 81616
by K Tobiason WE had looked forward to this evening for a long time but it was well worth the wait. Our 50th anniversary had come at last and I don't think anybody will forget it in a hurry. Members were welcomed in to the hall where the tables were beautifully
WARRINGTON based Carpe Diem has stepped up to the challenge of creating a new website for Warrington Collegiate to give students better access than ever to resources. The updated site provides users with almost 200 new pages and an expanded search engine
DIVIDED Nantwich families are angry that a raw deal in housing allocations is forcing young people to leave the area while Crewe 'outsiders' flood into the town. Residents are appealing to borough landlord Wulvern Housing to change the points system as
I WILL Come Home is a Second World War memorial musical that re-creates a piece of Warrington history - based on true events. A group of American GIs are billeted to Warrington - Phil is intent on staying committed to his faithful wife-to-be back home
by Marilyn Cresswell THERE were beautiful displays of Penketh's entries in the Cheshire Show. Congratulations to Nina Grant and Eileen Fitzgerald, for first and third prizes in their respective classes. There is a great deal on offer over the coming months.Kate
Flower Arrangement Group by Marianna Heaton WE were very pleased to welcome John Thexton, an area demonstrator from Cumbria, to our July meeting. John's demonstration was Such Delights, and it certainly was a delight. John has a wonderful flower arranger's
by Brenda Bailey PRESIDENT Joan Easby welcomed us all, including a new member, Elaine Fosbrook. Joan then reported back from the AGM held at the Royal Albert Hall. We learned that a bus, run by the WI, is touring schools teaching children how to cook
Helen Cartwright WELL if you are a fan of her previous offerings, then expect something different, extremely different. Charlotte Church has grown up and shown she is not just a singing star in the opera world. Tissues And Issues is the eagerly anticipated
JoelSawyer HAVING been barely a teenager when I first clapped ears on Self Esteem, it became one of the first songs to soundtrack a rebellion into angsty-rock, albeit a polite one that didn't involve tattoos or spitting at each other. I suppose, lyrically
Carla Flynn I HAVE to confess to knowing next to nothing about the DC Vertigo Hellblazer series of comic so can't comment on whether Constantine the movie measures up. And as someone who's cup of tea is more thriller than horror, I can't speak with any
Joel Sawyer ANYONE with a funny bone in their body will fine Scrubs hilarious and affecting in equal measure. Following hospital intern JD, or 'bambie' as he is soon christened, Scrubs finds the comedy in the human condition. As well as side-splitting
Steven Hallmark A defining moment of the 80s, the greatest concert in history or a chance for some fading pop stars to sell some albums? Whatever you think about Live Aid it was a pretty momentous event. Before you think about buying this though, don't
CREWE singer Caroline Green was on top of the world at the weekend when she was crowned champion of StarQuest 2005. Caroline almost withdrew from the musical extravaganza believing the competition was too strong, but her stunning rendition of Christina
PROUD people of Nantwich rolled up in their thousands for a summer spectacular at the revived Nantwich Family Fun Day '05 on Saturday. Around 10,000 people enjoyed a beautiful summer's day picnicking on Barony Park with a huge variety of entertainment
A KARATE wonder kid has shown that he has not just got talents on the mat but also when it comes to music. Zack Scott, a pupil at Gorse Covert Primary School, is already a British silver medallist in karate, but thanks to a school competition he is top
A FUNDRAISING effort by one of the world's largest cosmetic companies is taking place in Birchwood this weekend. Avon is holding an event at the Birchwood Centre tomorrow, Friday, and Saturday to raise money for the Breakthrough Cancer Appeal. There will
A TEACHER at Birchwood Primary School has been nominated for a Warrington Guardian award because he is 'kind and helpful'. Jonathon Roberts has been put forward for the teacher of the year award by eight-year-old Laura Foulkes, who is in his year three
TOWN councillors in Birchwood are urging youngsters to enter a poster competition designed to encourage people to wear cycle helmets when biking. Birchwood Town Council, sponsored by Raleigh UK, is asking children to design a poster to encourage people
The indie-rock band, who cite their influences as the 22-20s, Supergrass, the Beatles, BRMC and the Stone Roses, are a group of 16 to 17-year-olds from Priestley College. The four-piece comprises of vocalist and guitarist Luke Scott, Matt Johnson on guitar
Elizabeth Cummins I WILL Come Home is a Second World War memorial musical that re-creates a piece of Warrington history - based on true events. A group of American GIs are billeted to Warrington - Phil is intent on staying committed to his faithful wife-to-be
DIVIDED Nantwich families are angry that a raw deal in housing allocations is forcing young people to leave the area while Crewe 'outsiders' flood into the town. Residents are appealing to borough landlord Wulvern Housing to change the points system as
CREWE FC kick off their promotion bid at home to Curzon Ashton Reserves on August 13. Looking to bounce back from relegation at the first attempt, Ian O'Reilly's boys face a tough first month with five games scheduled in two weeks. Although happy with
NEW dog fouling bins will be installed on Greystone ground in Penketh. But, a delay on the delivery by Warrington Borough Council means the bins will not be in place until late July.
DETAILED blueprints to build almost 200 homes on land off Sycamore Lane in Great Sankey have been submitted to the borough council. Developers McInerney Homes already have permission to build 188 homes on the former American air base site. Now they seeking
PLANS have been formally submitted to turn a former newsagents into a food preparation centre. As reported in last week's Warrington Guardian, Clayton Newsagents on Station Road in Great Sankey has closed. Now an official application has been lodged with
A PRESENTATION night will bring an end to Great Sankey Parish Council's first litter awareness project. Schools from across the area have been involved in the contest, which encouraged pupils to come up with plans to keep their schools and the area around
CHRISTIAN Aid volunteers from Christ Church, Padgate have raised £1,429 this year. Those who completed gift aid declarations on their envelopes have effectively contributed a further £100. Christian Aid tries to ensure that gifts are channelled directly
TWO Orford schoolgirls have teamed up to raise money for a poverty stricken area of Pakistan. Rebecca Cartledge and Kirsty Higginson, both aged 12, of Clive Avenue, Orford wanted to helped raise funds for the people of Rawalpindi, so they set about organising
WARRINGTON Male Voice Choir concluded its summer season of community concerts at Christ Church, Padgate, boosting church funds by more than £500. The choir performed a wide-ranging repertoire, which included solo performances by tenors Alan Monks and
THERE'S a winning team at the helm of Green Lane Special School after both its head teacher and deputy head scooped awards in the regional final of The Teaching Awards. Head teacher Paul King, began his teaching career 26 years ago. Five years ago he
A SUMMER fair will be held in Callands tomorrow, Friday at Callands Care Centre on Lydbury Drive from 10.30am to 2.30pm. All welcome.
PEOPLE wanting to know more about Winwick village are invited to a Homewatch meeting on July 18. It will be in the Leisure Centre at 7.45pm. All are welcome to attend and raise issues or concerns about their home safety.
A SUMMER Fun day is happening at Burtonwood Primary School on Saturday, July 16. Refreshments on sale and side stalls will include a superslide, bouncy castle, bungee run, coconut shie, golf challenge and face painting plus a Flamenco dance display. by
GCSE students have held an exhibition to display their artwork in all its glory. Pupils at St Gregory's High School in Westbrook were offered the chance to look at the work with parents attending a private evening viewing. Wendy Platt, head of art, said
response AN UNPRECEDENTED number of questions were sent in by fans when Mark Hilton took part in a live webchat at the Warrington Guardian offices on Thursday. During the session, the prop named Nathan Wood as the most influential player he has ever played
Wigan Warriors 36 Warrington Wolves 17 SATURDAY'S defeat had been coming. As exceptional as the recent sequence of results had been - seven wins in a row suggests they were doing plenty of things right - Wolves had flirted with defeat in the last few
DEPUTY Prime Minister John Prescott has delivered a fatal blow to the campaign against plans to relocate Crewe's war memorial. Mr Prescott announced on Tuesday evening that he was approving the relocation plans following a long and controversial debate
CREWE'S new loan striker Eddie Johnson intends on bagging a glut of goals to do his bit for his old club. The 20-year-old is back on familiar territory after agreeing to an initial six-month stint with the Alex, six years on after his controversial exit
CREWE opened their pre-season campaign with comfortable victories at both Newcastle Town and Quorn on Tuesday night. Ben Rix's stunning solo goal was the highlight of a 4-0 win for Neil Baker's men who made the short trip down the D Road. The 21-year-old
CREWE'S extensive search for that big target man could be over if Slovakian striker Pavol Suhaj fits the bill. Standing at 6ft 4ins, the 24-year-old has got the height for starters along with an impressive scoring record for AS Trencia in his domestic
PUPILS took part in a mini beast hunt this week to launch a Cheshire based wildlife programme. Members of Moore Primary School's Watch Club took part in the hunt at Moore Meadows on Monday. The club is a branch of the Cheshire Wildlife Trust's Schools
LYMM Freemasons has donated two top-of-the-range vacuum cleaners to St Luke's Hospice in Winsford. The group raised the money after one of their members, brother Roland White, was taken into the hospice as a day patient. The group's grand lodge officer
RAVENBANK Primary School in Lymm is a happier place to study and work thanks to an Investor in People award, according to the head teacher. Avril Topping said that there had been a noticeable change in the attitudes of staff and pupils since the school
DATEN AFC have installed former Warrington Town player David Hughes as their new manager ahead of the 2005/06 season. Hughes, who was previously in charge at Vulcan and is currently taking the highly respected UEFA B coaching qualification, said: "I feel
AN ORFORD woman has become the first person from Warrington to take up the position of secretary of the British Amateur Rugby League Association. Hilary Steel, 67, was elected into the role by members of the association, and is understandably honoured
Try rugby league with Woolston WOOLSTON Rovers Amateur Rugby League Football Club are holding a 'Try Rugby League' event at Bennetts Recreation Ground in Padgate on August 7. All year five boys and girls of any experience or ability are welcome to attend
A NEW hockey club is being set up in conjunction with Lymm High School ahead of the new season. Lymm Hockey Club, like Warrington, will play open age matches in North West Division South when the campaign starts in October, and training has already started
MICHAEL Austin won three events in the Warrington Junior Tennis Tournament at Stockton Heath Tennis Club. Michael, who plays for the Grappenhall senior team as well as Stockton Heath's under 17s team in the National Junior Club League, won the boys' under
WARRINGTON Dolphins swimmer Joe Coy produced his best ever swim in the six-mile race at the Annual Bala Championships in Wales, while Andy Wright retained the senior men's three-mile title. Clare Kane was second in the women's three-mile race, and Stuart
of genius THREE Warriors of Warrington swimmers secured medals in the Scottish Age Group and Youth Nationals in Glasgow. Jonathan Gatley struck gold in the 400m freestyle, 200m freestyle and 400m individual medley, as well as taking silver in the 200m
FOUR members of Warrington Gymnastics Club have been selected to represent Great Britain at the World Age Group Championships in Holland in September. Jenny Dawes, Rachael Letsche, Sophie Skillen and Michael Barnes were all picked for the Eindhoven event
FORMER Warrington Under 13s Sports Personality of the Year Zoe Allen was the highest British finisher in the final of the all-round individual gymnastics competition at the European Youth Olympics Festival. The 13-year-old, who started her career at Warrington
It is the first time I have witnessed this event as I do not live in the area, and I was very impressed. You can see that community spirit is alive and well in your town. MRS JAMES Liverpool Wonderful walking day
NOT too hot, not too cold. I'm not talking about Goldilocks' porridge - but the swing bridge in Latchford. This week the swing bridge became stuck because the temperature was too high and it is also doesn't work in the cold. Peel Holdings, sort it out
I AM writing to thank all who worked so very hard on Saturday, to put on a grand gala for the 60th anniversary of VE Day. It was great to see all the children have such fun. All of the children got a lunch box, there was a clown on all day, a bouncy castle
I AM a pensioner and object to having to pay anything to 'prove myself' having been born and bred in England. I have put a lot into my country throughout my working life, including HM Forces. Surely it would make more sense to keep tabs on those who have
ALLEYWAYS in Fairfield and Howley are being upgraded as part of a rolling programme of works. The work, which commenced in June, will replace existing gullies, adjust ironwork, replace kerbs and channels and resurface with asphalt. This will renew and
PETER Knowles struck 17 boundaries as Rylands won by four wickets at Newton Heath. Knowles hit seven sixes and 10 fours in a spectacular innings of 95 as Rylands chased the home side's target of 188 for 8, set despite Sean Malone, Rob Wright and Kev Addison
RICHARD Green hit an unbeaten century to lead Grappenhall to a five-wicket win at home to fellow mid-table side Sale on Saturday. Sale could only muster a modest 188 for 8, with R Hudd recording figures of 4 for 45, before Green struck 119 to pave the
Warrington WARRINGTON hung on to a respectable draw against Macclesfield in the Cheshire County Cricket League on Saturday. The visitors were restricted 214 in their innings with N Thompson taking 3 for 71, and Warrington looked in good shape when M Agar
miss out GRANGE missed the chance to go top of Cheshire Cricket Alliance Division Two on Saturday when they suffered a shock home defeat to struggling Langley. Ian Brown hit 35 on his debut as Grange made 202 for 7 in their innings, but although the same
IT is now two years since the town centre's Legh Street baths closed. And this week saw the end of any lingering hopes that a new facility could be built to replace it. According to research, there are already too many pools in Warrington and there is
THE family of a talented musician who lost his battle against a heart condition have vowed to continue his work in promoting organ donation. Andrew Wilson, aged 27, from Bradlegh Road in Newton, was one of the first child heart transplant patients in
IT WAS the culmination of a two-week surveillance operation, involving 18 police officers and state-of-the-art intelligence equipment to shut down what is alleged to be the town's main crack house. Two suspected pushers in Howley were arrested and a £3,000
TWO men suspected of being the town's leading drug dealers have been arrested after police swooped in Howley. An estimated £21,000 worth of cocaine and heroin will no longer be sold in Warrington each week, claim officers who carried out the raid on Tuesday
IT WAS the culmination of a two-week surveillance operation, involving 18 police officers and state-of-the-art intelligence equipment to shut down what is alleged to be the town's main crack house. Two suspected pushers in Howley were arrested and a £3,000
A RESCUE operation was launched to bring back students and teachers from a mid Cheshire school who were caught up in the London bombings. Anxious parents bombarded Cheshire County Council last Thursday, desperate for news on whether the youngsters were
A RESCUE operation was launched to bring back students and teachers from a mid Cheshire school who were caught up in the London bombings. Anxious parents bombarded Cheshire County Council last Thursday, desperate for news on whether the youngsters were
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a blaze at a home in Great Sankey on Sunday. The fire took hold at a property on Fordington Road just after 7.30am. A fire crew from Warrington station was sent to the address and it was thought the blaze was caused by an emersion
AN 18-YEAR-OLD man charged with attempted murder appeared at Warrington Crown Court on Friday for a preliminary hearing. Wesley Jackson, of Tavlin Avenue, Dallam, is charged with attempted murder and affray following a stabbing in Penketh. The teenager
TALKS are under way to try to keep Warrington walking days and festivals running next year. As this year's festival season draws to a close, Clr Mike Hannon told Monday's full council meeting that officers at the Town Hall were working to find a way to
A WARRINGTON man mown down by a stolen car is hoping to return home in two weeks. Jeffrey Knight, of Wellfield Street, is recovering from major surgery 10 days after he was left for dead on a Birkenhead roadside. The 44-year-old, who is a committee member
THE LATEST in a long line of Warrington benefit cheats was led away to the cells in tears on Tuesday. Julie Crockett wept as she was taken from the dock to serve an eight-month jail sentence for falsely claiming £26,518. The 39-year-old, from Ashley Close
SOARING temperatures jammed up the Latchford swing bridge three times in three days. The hot weather expanded the metalwork and the bridge got stuck when it tried to swing open for passing boats. Fire crews had to cool it down with vapour sprays on Saturday
An estimated £21,000 worth of cocaine and heroin will no longer be sold in Warrington each week, claim officers who carried out the raid on Tuesday morning. Detective Sergeant Adrian Priest, head of Warrington Police's drug unit, said: "At street level
TWO vehicles collided in Broadbent Avenue, Latchford, at 1.42pm on Tuesday. A woman in her 40s was taken to Warrington Hospital with minor injuries.
YOUNGSTERS from a Newton rugby club have teamed up with Newton Library to provide a new computer for the community. The players at Newton Storm Amateur Rugby League Football Club were delighted to receive a computer, funded by BT's Community Connections
A PAIR of sporting sensations received special awards at St Aelred's RC Technology College on Friday. Eighteen-year-old Nicola Eden and Lee Mitchell, aged 16, were given awards in recognition of their contributions to sport both in and out of school.
CHILDREN from St Peter's CE Primary School in Newton experienced a taste of the big wide world last week. They donned costumes to take part in their Around the World week, where they looked at different food and dances in other countries. Each class looked
ST HELENS Council will take part in the national two minutes silence today, Thursday, at noon as a mark of respect following the London bombings. Fire alarms in all public buildings will be sounded seconds prior to 12pm and will also mark the end of the
THIS year's Newton Music Festival will showcase a variety of talent from across the country and beyond. The 16th annual festival will be held from Friday, July 22, to Sunday, July 24, at Mesnes Park on Park Road South. Ray Young, chairman of the Newton
A NEWTON-le-Willows man who was banned from entering the town after he admitted falsely imprisoning and attacking a woman has been put on probation for two years. Wayne Ratcliffe, of Wargrave Road, frogmarched his former girlfriend to his car and drove
THE family of a talented musician who lost his battle against a heart condition have vowed to continue his work in promoting organ donation. Andrew Wilson, aged 27, from Bradlegh Road in Newton, was one of the first child heart transplant patients in
On Thursday, London's Criminal Appeal Court refused to grant Andrew Partington permission to challenge his conviction, rejecting claims it was "unsafe". Partington, aged 44, of Bank Street, Newton-le-Willows, was jailed at Warrington Crown Court in December
AN ENTERTAINER who brought laughter to hundreds of people in Knutsford has died of leukaemia at 61. Dave Ross, who was often likened to Eric Morecambe during performances at Knutsford Little Theatre, had chosen to undergo an aggressive new treatment for
'A BATTLE of the Giants' cricket series will take place on Sunday between Newton-le-Willows, Wigan, Leigh and Highfield cricket clubs. Held at Leigh Cricket club, the matches will be played under the Twenty20 rules of the County Game, with the draw to
A FLAGSHIP centre dedicated to providing specialist 24-hour support for people with dementia is to be used as a nationwide model of success. The pioneering Portland House in Newton-le-Willows was one of the first of its kind in the country. It provides
A BEAUTY therapist has been shortlisted for a prestigious award organised by a national beauty magazine. Leesa McGarvie, aged 26, from Kenilworth Gardens in Newton-le-Willows, has been chosen as one of six finalists in the Facial Therapist of the Year
A GROUP of hard working volunteers at Newton Boys and Girls' Club have been awarded certificates to mark their efforts. The group of youngsters have been working as part of a St Helens libraries project, entitled After School Study Support, which focuses
NEWTON-le-Willows Rotary Club has installed a new president. Peter Foley took over the reigns at the club from outgoing president John Shaw. Mr Foley said that Mr Shaw had had an excellent year leading the club in many community events and charity fundraisers
MANY believe the secret to a successful relationship is love at first sight - but for diamond wedding anniversary couple Doreen and Arthur Dickens this was not the case For the pair, who met at a Middlewich Road youth club, were not smitten with each
WARRINGTON borough councillor Colin Oliver is holding his advice surgery at Padgate library on Saturday July 16 between 10am -12 noon. He will not be holding one on Monday as previously reported in the Guardian and we would like to apolgise for any inconvenience
Can you spare a couple of hours to support a busy main reception? The Gateway brings together a large number of voluntary and community sector organsiations under one roof, for example: Citizens Advice Bureau, Warrington Housing Association, Age Concern
There's nothing better than a film that knows its limits and only lasts around 90 minutes, well, apart from one that last 90 minutes but makes you feel as it you've spent a lifetime reluctantly glued to the screen. Boogeyman, isn't hideously bad, but
ANYONE with a funny bone in their body will fine Scrubs hilarious and affecting in equal measure. Following hospital intern JD, or 'bambie' as he is soon christened, Scrubs finds the comedy in the human condition. As well as side-splitting moments of
I HAVE to confess to knowing next to nothing about the DC Vertigo Hellblazer series of comic so can't comment on whether Constantine the movie measures up. And as someone who's cup of tea is more thriller than horror, I can't speak with any authority
Ramblers by Phil Barrowcliff LAST Sunday's walk took in the delights of the Goyt Valley, Taxal Edge and Shining Tor. Nineteen keen walkers started from The Shady Oak Inn in Fernilee and descended to the River Goyt before climbing over Taxal Moor to Taxal
and Video Society by Marjorie Belton OUR film evening was called Flying the Flag. The programme included: Flying the flag, by David Cooper, Hip, hip parade, a club film made for the 1977 Silver Jubilee celebrations in Warrington, Liberation Day by Geoff
A UNIQUE device that provides a countdown to when a horse will give birth is being developed by a Warrington company. The kit, being developed with the help of Business Link Cheshire and Warrington, tells breeders when the horse will foal within a shorter
Well, I wasn't in my natural environment, to be perfectly honest. Encased in the sweltering heat of Liverpool's Philharmonic Hall amid a multitude of whiffies from a bygone era, all wearing the T-shirts of a lost universe ... images of King Crimson and
THE Stocks are set to headline WA1 this Friday July 15, supported by Liverpool's We See Foxes. The indie-rock band, who cite their influences as the 22-20s, Supergrass, the Beatles, BRMC and the Stone Roses, are a group of 16 to 17-year-olds from Priestley
AS if traffic congestion in Warrington isn't bad enough, the Latchford swing bridge had to go and stick bang on rush hour on Monday - which was presumably one of the hottest days of the year. Motorists used to queuing to get through town, sat sweltering
IT is now two years since the town centre's Legh Street baths closed. And this week saw the end of any lingering hopes that a new facility could be built to replace it. According to research, there are already too many pools in Warrington and there is
by Ann Allwood ANNE Blackburn, president, welcomed members to the monthly meeting. There will be a walk on June 27 round Dunham Park. Members to meet at 1pm. Volunteers were needed to help at the garden party on August 11. Members were reminded about
Helen Cartwright THIS is probably one for the girls to be honest, preferably before heading out on a Saturday evening having consumed a few drinks. If you like your cheesy music and you like to dance, then buy this CD, it will be the best thing you have
Sarah Harker There's nothing better than a film that knows its limits and only lasts around 90 minutes, well, apart from one that last 90 minutes but makes you feel as it you've spent a lifetime reluctantly glued to the screen. Boogeyman, isn't hideously
Neil Docking WITH fond memories of pothole expeditions and caving from my youth, British horror film The Descent was very appealing. A couple of hours later and I may not be venturing down into the dark anytime soon. The Descent focuses on an all-female
KIDS cooked curries thanks to a Sankey school's community project. Pupils from Great Sankey High School went to The Cottage Indian cuisine restaurant, on Church Street, to learn about Bangladeshi culture and find out about running a restaurant. The year
SANKEY-based football club Crosfields has again proved it is top of the league after scooping a top regional prize. The junior football team has been named Charter Standard Development Club of the Year for the north west for the second time. The club
ONE hundred miles in four days is the task awaiting a Penketh woman who heads for Holland this week. Stephanie Barron, aged 25, will be joining 50,000 others in the world's longest walking challenge, which starts on Tuesday. The Abbey National employee
ANGLERS have approached Birchwood Town Council to help with funding for a match-funding programme.
PLANS to revamp a house in Risley have been approved by borough council planners, with conditions. The council has given the go-ahead for proposals for Rutherford House, on Warrington Road, which include renewing and extending the existing entrance.
A CROFT youngster made all the right moves while on holiday and ended up winning a dance competition. Bethan Savage, of Arkenshaw Road, took part in a freestyle dance competition while on a recent holiday at Pontin's Hemsby holiday centre in Norfolk.
A LONG-running campaign to improve road safety outside primary schools in Birchwood has paid off with the second of three planned crossings being built. Birchwood Town Council has been calling for puffin crossings to be installed outside Birchwood CE,
Nurse, quick, I need a Ramones album ... now! Well, I wasn't in my natural environment, to be perfectly honest. Encased in the sweltering heat of Liverpool's Philharmonic Hall amid a multitude of whiffies from a bygone era, all wearing the T-shirts of
NANTWICH Town are set to sign Mark Grice and Phil Parkinson from NWC Division One rivals Alsager Town. The duo are two of the seven or eight players targeted by head coach Steve Davis as they bid to push for a possible four promotion spots on offer this
Vodafone is seeking permission to build a 10-metre-high mast on land at Penketh Fencing and Sheds on Warrington Road. Phone mast application
DEVELOPERS David Wilson Homes have submitted the latest application in the massive development of the Chapleford Urban Village. The latest instalment involves bulding 146 homes to the north of the Whittle Hall site.
WOOLSTON Community Primary School, on Hall Road, will hold its summer Sunday fun day on July 17 at 1pm Attractions include Cheshire Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps, dancing, tombola, numerous stalls, face painting, a grand draw and professional DJ. Admission
BURTONWOOD and Westbrook's next parish council meeting will be on Wednesday, July 20. All are welcome to attend and question the councillors. It begins at 7.30pm in the Kingswood community centre.
WINWICK'S St Oswald's Church Mothers Union raised £300.20 for Make Poverty History.
PEOPLE willing to help clean-up Burtonwood are urged to get in touch with Clr John Higham. He wants to form a committed group of volunteers who will pick up rather than walk past litter. It will be part of a larger project spear-headed by borough councillor
A MAN who lives near to Burtonwood's Co-op shop is delighted the parish council has cleared away bushes. Brian Mason, aged 54, of Mercer Street, was fed up with the piles of litter getting trapped in bushes near to the store and his back garden. He feared
WINWICK children will soon be able to enjoy after school and holiday clubs, now that work on expanding a village nursery has begun. Safe Hands, in the disused grade one Catholic church on the former Winwick Hospital site, won favour with Ofsted officials
WINWICK Parish Council has reaffirmed its opposition to the proposed Parkside development. At its last meeting on June 28 councillors said they feared it would become more of a road freight depot than a rail freight depot. Winwick Parish Council has listed
PROUD people of Nantwich rolled up in their thousands for a summer spectacular at the revived Nantwich Family Fun Day '05 on Saturday. Around 10,000 people enjoyed a beautiful summer's day picnicking on Barony Park with a huge variety of entertainment
CREWE singer Caroline Green was on top of the world at the weekend when she was crowned champion of StarQuest 2005. Caroline almost withdrew from the musical extravaganza believing the competition was too strong, but her stunning rendition of Christina
MICHAEL Sullivan is looking forward to the chance to revert to his favoured position in the half backs when he joins Wolves next season. The 25-year-old Australian has mainly been used as a hooker coming off the bench at current club Cronulla Sharks in
A ROYAL invitation from Buckingham Palace to fly the flag for Camilla Parker Bowles will be snubbed this weekend. Crewe and Nantwich Borough Council and the nation's other local authorities have been invited to fly the Union Jack this Sunday in honour
PAUL Cullen believes only injuries stand in Wolves' way as they attempt to preserve third position in the Super League table for the rest of the season. Cullen had led Wolves on a seven-match winning streak before last weekend, but saw his depleted side
The 33-year-old scrum half was recently informed that his contract would not be renewed to make way for new signing Michael Sullivan. And although not ruling out the possibility of playing for one more year, he says the prospect of playing against his
THE Shotokan Masters kata and kumite course due to take place on September 11 at the Selwyn Jones Sports Centre in Newton has been extended by an hour. The course, which will feature 6th dan instructor Sensei Fred Harrison and 5th dan instructor Sensei
WINS from L Reilly, R Mather and D Jones helped Newton Social A clinch a 5-3 victory at Vulcan in Division A of the Earlestown Summer Darts League. Old Crow moved to the top of Division B after they defeated Bridge Inn 7- thanks to triumphs from J Sherlock
continue NEWTON Cricket Club extended their excellent run of form as they recorded two wins at the weekend. Newton travelled to Orrell Red Triangle on Saturday and got off to a rocky start before Shiv Sundar Das steadied the ship with an innings of 69
WARRINGTON Town boss Glenn Walker has expressed his disappointment that his side are without a Saturday home game until October 8 after the UniBond League First Division fixtures were announced on Thursday. Town face a tough start to the campaign with
The proposal at Keepers Cottage, Lumb Brook Road will be decided by the development control committee at a later date. Garden store
RELAX to the sound of live music during a concert at Walton Hall Gardens on Sunday, July 17 from 1pm to 4pm. The Salvation Army will be on hand to perform their favourite songs. Anyone wishing to attend should meet at the bandstand. For further information
A MEETING of Walton Parish Council will take place tomorrow, Friday, at St John's community church hall, on Old Chester Road, at 7.30pm. Following a long-running dispute with United Utilities over a sewage plant on Pool Lane, representatives from the
FANCY improving your musical talents? Warrington Youth Orchestra welcomes new players. Anyone aged under 18 who is interested can go along to Bridgewater High School, on Dingle Way, on any Saturday morning, during term time, at 9.15am. If you would like
ACCORDING to a traffic order made by Warrington Borough Council a selection of roads will be closed on Saturday for Stretton Walking Day. From 11.45am to 1pm on Saturday, the B5356 Stretton Road from St Matthew's Primary School to the A49 Tarporley Road
SLOW down - that's the message from Walton residents who are fighting for reduced speed limits in the village. With the support of Walton Parish Council, residents are battling to axe the national speed limit currently in existence and put safety in the
Hall remembered at Winwick event WINWICK Athletic Football Club will hold a football tournament in memory of Ray Hall during their fun day on July 23. Open age teams will play for the Ray Hall Memorial Trophy at the event, which starts at 1.30pm, to pay
WARRINGTON Rowing Club took the honours in four events at the Burton Regatta on Saturday. The crew of Duncan Green, Rob Watson, Gareth Williams, Graeme Atherton and cox Vicki Johnson won the men's senior four coxed four event, while Mark Lavery and Jeremy
WARRINGTON Town boss Glenn Walker has expressed his disappointment that his side are without a Saturday home game until October 8 after the UniBond League First Division fixtures were announced on Thursday. Town face a tough start to the campaign with
WARRINGTON swimmer Katy Whitfield will have an army of followers behind her as she makes a bid for European glory in Hungary this week. A total of 12 family members are making the trip to eastern Europe to support the 16-year-old, who swims for Stockport
A VICAR and a schoolteacher will be carrying the hopes of Warrington into a major sporting event this weekend. Jeremy Fagan and Mark Lavery will be representing Warrington Rowing Club in the sport's national championships in Nottingham. Fagan, who is
BOROUGH councillor Mick Curran will hold a surgery at Longbarn Community Centre this Saturday, July 16 from 10.30am to 11.30am. While borough councillor Colin Oliver will hold his advice surgery at Padgate Library on Monday, July 18 from 10am to noon.
PUPILS from all over south Warrington teamed up to perform African and Indian music, dances and drama shows. Year one and two children from Grappenhall Heys, Statham, Ravenbank and Oughtrington primary schools took part in the production as part of the
PLANNERS at Warrington Borough Council have thrown out a scheme to build a phone mast in Lymm. Mobile phone company T Mobile had wanted to erect a 15m high mast in Lymmhay Lane.
THIS year's Lymm Rushbearing Festival will be held on Sunday, August 14, leaving Pepper Street car park at 4pm. A short service will be held at St Mary's Church at 4.30pm followed by refreshments and Morris dancing at the village hall.
TWO Lymm High School pupils got physical to raise £265 for cancer research. Samantha Quinn and Elen Crear, both aged 12, joined forces to complete the Race for Life at Manchester's Heaton Park. The pair ran the 5km race after deciding that they wanted
A PRESENTATION detailing the excavation project in Lymm takes place later this month. The Lymm's Life Project, an initiative to boost access to the natural history of the village, links Lymm Dam, Slitten Gorge, the Trans Pennine Trail and the Bridgewater
RESIDENTS in Thelwall will soon be benefiting from improved facilities on the Trans-Pennine trail. Because a successful grant application will be used to pay for the resurfacing of the pathways for a large section of the beauty spot between the Pickering
CROSFIELDS AFC have commenced pre-season training ahead of the new season. Training takes place at Hood Lane on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm, with players new and old welcome to attend. The team will play their first friendly fixture at home to Congleton
RYLANDS Amateur Rugby League Club are preparing for what they hope to be another successful season. The open age and under 18s teams resumed training this week and newcomers will be welcomed to Gorsey Lane for the next session on Tuesday at 6.30pm. Rylands
Bowls Warrington Pensioners' Bowls Association 15-up Walter King Cup Merit draw for July 27, 1.30pm start: At Rylands No3: B Ferguson (CSC), W Percival (St Elphins), F Burrows (GESM), A Eddie (S/Heath), D Hancox (Bewsey), TH Bate (WRBL), B Lappin (CSC
SPORTING achievements were recognised during Warrington MENCAP's learning disability week. Jonathon Pritchard was presented with the trophy for being the bowls champion for 2005, while other certificates were presented for activities including bowls,
WARRINGTON men's hockey team has been revived in time for the 2005/06 season. The side, who were playing in National League Division One less than 10 years ago, folded at the beginning of last season, but their application to enter North West Division
PROFESSIONAL Freddy Valenti will be hoping to use his knowledge of Birchwood golf course to good effect again on Monday. The former Birchwood junior member will be hoping to repeat last year's qualifying success on the course to again reach the final
EUROPEAN Tour golfer Phil Archer maintained his great form with a strong finish in the Barclays Scottish Open on Sunday. The 33-year-old Birchwood Golf Club professional held his own in an elite field at the Loch Lomond event, and finished ahead of former
WARRINGTON Athletics Club runner Stephen Broadhurst produced his best race of the season in the junior boys' 800m race at the English Schools Championships in Birmingham on Saturday. The 14-year-old, who has already won three Cheshire titles and finished
I AM writing to express my disbelief at the lack of funding for adult education. I am an adult learner of 26 and have been trying in vain to enrol on an electrical installation course. I've tried virtually every college in the north west and they all
IN reply to your recent article 'Are privately run security firms set to patrol our streets?' I find the comment that there is little for the children to do in Culcheth a bit of a cop out. I have three children and have lived here virtually all my life
IN support of the letters from Mark Murphy (Centenary chairman) and Pat Jackson (a member of Centenary) dated June 30, Warrington Light Opera heartily endorses the views concerning a performance space within Warrington which can cope with all forms of
MAY I make an appeal to all anglers and walkers along the St Helens Canal from the Sloop Public House on Liverpool Road towards Fiddlers Ferry to please take their litter home, especially bottles, cans and plastic bags. This, to my mind, is one of the
CHESHIRE Police would like to respond to a letter, published in the Warrington Guardian. Anti-social behaviour is taken very seriously and I would like to reassure the author of the letter that a great deal of work is being done by police and our partner
I WOULD like to congratulate Warrington Borough Transport on winning the achievement for customer service award. However, with regards to transport serving customers in the Fearnhead Lane area, this award seems badly misnamed! The only bus that is in
The prophet Muhammad himself was attacked many times, sometimes to the extent that his whole body became covered in blood. On one occasion a certain people hurt him so much that God asked the prophet that if you so desire, ask and I will destroy these
KELLOGG'S Great Fun Walk comes to Victoria Park on Tuesday, July 19. The 10km lunchtime walk around the park, supported by Lions Club of Great Britain and Ireland, is a chance to raise money for your favourite charity. The walk started at John O' Groats
THE celebration of the 25th anniversary of Howley Carnival will be held this Saturday, July 16. The usual stalls and entertainment will be on offer from 2pm, along with the crowning of the carnival queen and princess. A number of roads will be closed
for Appleton APPLETON went down to a two-wicket defeat against Disley in Cheshire Cricket Alliance Division Two on Saturday. Appleton made a good start to their innings and were 55 without loss at one stage, but after the departure of A Hurst for 41 wickets
performance BILL Farrell won 21-5 as Section A leaders King and Queen A secured another victory in the Warrington and North Cheshire Bowls Association Monday League. Second-placed St Oswalds thrashed Farmers Arms 12-2 and Grapes secured a 10-5 victory
BY and large waters are fishing very well, even during the hot weather. Young Troy Millward took advantage of the conditions on Village Pool, where he saw carp cruising high in the water and sipping at floating insects, and got them going on floating
I MAKE no apology for the Bridgewater Canal hogging my column this week as the catastrophic 'mystery carp death' saga still drags on. At the time of writing, no information has been forthcoming from the Environment Agency or CEFAS boffins. There has been
AS if traffic congestion in Warrington isn't bad enough, the Latchford swing bridge had to go and stick bang on rush hour on Monday - which was presumably one of the hottest days of the year. Motorists used to queuing to get through town, sat sweltering
With Mike Parsons It's a tougher job than most people think because often in life we say the daftest of things without realising it. What about: "Don't turn round, but look who's just walked through the door!" So, with full respect to sports commentators
CRUELTY to badgers could become an offence, says Halton's MP Mike Hall. He has called upon the Home Secretary to make badger baiting illegal and punish those who fail to follow the regulation. He said: "Each year in the UK 10,000 badgers will be attacked
TWO new play areas have opened at Victoria Park in Widnes. Halton's Mayor, Cllr Peter Lloyd Jones performed a ribbon cutting ceremony to the mark the event. Cllr Phil Harris, Halton Council's executive board member for neighbourhood services said: "These
SOME of Britain's best storytellers will be gathering at the Holiday Inn in Runcorn to give keen authors an insight into writing and telling stories. The conference will take place on Thursday, July 28 from 9-4pm. Topics will include an introduction to
WHAT'S changed? Much, if you were one of the over 70s on board one of the four coaches leaving Knutsford for a day at the seaside last week. Reporter Shelley Smith went along for the ride. SOMEONE once said that computers make it easier to do a lot of
AN ENTERTAINER who brought laughter to hundreds of people in Knutsford has died of leukaemia at 61. Dave Ross, who was often likened to Eric Morecambe during performances at Knutsford Little Theatre, had chosen to undergo an aggressive new treatment for
AN ENTERTAINER who brought laughter to hundreds of people in Knutsford has died of leukaemia at 61. Dave Ross, who was often likened to Eric Morecambe during performances at Knutsford Little Theatre, had chosen to undergo an aggressive new treatment for
A GETAWAY driver serving an eight-year jail term for his part in a building society robbery has failed in a bid to have his sentence reduced. On Thursday, London's Criminal Appeal Court refused to grant Andrew Partington permission to challenge his conviction
IT WAS the culmination of a two-week surveillance operation, involving 18 police officers and state-of-the-art intelligence equipment to shut down what is alleged to be the town's main crack house. Two suspected pushers in Howley were arrested and a £3,000
TWO men suspected of being the town's leading drug dealers have been arrested after police swooped in Howley. An estimated £21,000 worth of cocaine and heroin will no longer be sold in Warrington each week, claim officers who carried out the raid on Tuesday
early morning raid IT WAS the culmination of a two-week surveillance operation, involving 18 police officers and state-of-the-art intelligence equipment to shut down what is alleged to be the town's main crack house. Two suspected pushers in Howley were
VIOLENT attacks in Warrington have risen by a third. Police revealed attacks had risen by 33 per cent since January compared to 12 months ago. Only last week the Warrington Guardian reported eight assaults which had taken place in the town, including
THE Mayor's Civic Sunday service is held at St Elphin's Church on Sunday from 11am. The parade leaves the Town Hall at 10.20am and everyone is welcome for the service.
EAGER Harry Potter fans will not have to wait until normal trading hours as Asda Golborne is to open early exclusively for sales of the new book. JK Rowling's latest instalment, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, will be on sale on Saturday, July
YOUNGSTERS from St Mary's Primary School in Newton have been tackling a series of thought provoking challenges. The year five and six pupils were asked what they would do to improve opportunities and quality of life for children and young people in the
A THIRTEEN-year-old girl suffered cuts and bruises when she was robbed by two other teenage girls in Newton on Saturday. At around 9pm on Saturday, the girl was walking on a pathway at the back of Birley Street when two teenage girls befriended her. The
CONGESTION busting traffic officers are to go on a tour of the north west to explain the role of a new £5 million traffic control centre. The Highways Agency staff at the Regional Traffic Control Centre alongside the M6 at Newton will take part in an
POLICE have launched a murder probe after a mother was brutally stabbed in a Widnes street and later found dead in Liverpool. Halton police pursued the suspect in a 12-mile car chase into Merseyside, which ended with the body of 39-year-old Rachel Kemp
NEWTON firefighters were called out after a van hit a garden wall and felled a telephone mast at the weekend. Just before 4am on Sunday, two fire engines and a rescue team were sent out to Penny Lane in Haydock, where a red Ford Escort van had crashed
ring out for anniversary THE bells of St Peter's Church in Newton rang out on Sunday afternoon in commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War. The celebrations began at 2pm and the church's bells rang until 5pm, alongside
TAI Chi sessions, which start tonight, Thursday, at Newton Community Centre from 7pm to 8pm, are only £1.50 per session. Arrive at 6.45pm for enrolments. For further information, contact the centre on 224731.
ADULTS looking for jobs, training or learning opportunities can speak to an outreach guidance advisor from Starting Point at Newton Community Centre every Thursday from 1pm to 2.30pm until the end of July.
THIS year's St Helens and Knowsley Hospital's summer fair will be held on Sunday, July 17, in the Recreation Hall at Whiston Hospital. The Delph Lane site fair, which will be held from 2pm to 4pm, is to feature home made cakes, handcrafts and toy stalls
